National GeographicOct 20, 2026Why 2027 Is the Year to Drive California’s Pacific Coast HighwayFrom Orange County to Big Sur, there are plenty of new reasons to experience one of America’s most iconic road trips.11 things in this storySoFi StadiumSighthosts Super Bowl LXI with indoor-outdoor designElsewhereMonterey Bay AquariumAquariumMonterey, United Statesopened bilingual children's exhibit, Ocean in MotionSanta Monica BeachSightSanta Monica, United StatesESPN will transform into a fan hub for Super Bowl LXIPigeon Point LighthouseSightPescadero, United Statestallest on West Coast, set to reopen in spring 2027Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic ParkSightPescadero, United Statespark size will triple with new land donationCoast StarlightPlaceLos Angeles, United StatesAmtrak route with stops between Los Angeles and SeattlePacific SurflinerPlaceSan Diego, United StatesAmtrak service between San Diego and San Luis ObispoSan Francisco International AirportPlaceSan Francisco, United StatesSan José Mineta International AirportPlaceSan Jose, United StatesLAXPlaceLos Angeles, United StatesJohn Wayne AirportPlaceOrange County, United StatesRead the full piece at National Geographic →
